Before School/After Schooll & Holiday Programmes based at the following locations around Franklin: Pukekohe Hill School Bombay School Patumahoe School Harrisville School Waiuku Primary Pick up from most schools around these areas to transport to our programmes. See our website for more details. Read more

Only an hour and a half from both Auckland and Hamilton, Nikau Cave & Cafe is the best place to see glowworms close to Auckland. The cave is in its natural state, with stunning formations and thousands of glowworms. The tour is suitable for children 7 years up. The bush walk is suitable for all ages, and can include a longer walk to a waterfall. The licensed cafe is a destination in its own right with a fresh seasonal menu, coffee roasted onsite, indoor and outdoor seating, a huge lawn and a children's... Read more

Alfriston Hockey Club plays in the Counties Manukau Hockey Association Competition. The club currently has three Senior Womens teams and 2 Junior mixed teams. AHC’s playing colours are purple and white. The senior women playing in purple and white tops and skirts and juniors playing in purple and white tops and black shorts. The club promotes a positive, fun attitude to playing encouraging players to be supportive of each other and enjoy the sport. We provide experienced coaching to all our teams... Read more

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Papakura and see why GKR Karate is New Zealand's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Papakura, Auckland, are taught by passionate instructors who are... Read more

A total dirt bike riding experience for riders of all ages and skill levels. Dirt biking is a sport for everyone to enjoy together from serious riders, adrenalin seekers to Mums and Dads with the kids. Whatever your thirst for fun on the tracks, we have it here. Thundercross Valley Bike Park boasts a range of different tracks to cater for your skill level and riding abilities. Bring your own bike or hire one of ours. We also provide a full set of protective clothing and can offer tuition... Read more

Established in 1959, Papakura City Football Club has grown to be the largest football club in South Auckland attracting players from a diverse demographic and ethnic community as well as from overseas, ranging in age from 4 - 60+. The success of the club continues as Football has become the most popular junior and youth sport in New Zealand. The goal is to provide the physical facilities and resources that will consistently develop players to the highest echelons of the sport. But just as importantly,... Read more

At Bannockburn we provide high quality: *Themed Pony Parties, fully catered or non catered, decorated venue, costumed ponies and handlers. *Pony hire for off site parties or events, 1-4 ponies/horses can be provided. *Horse Riding lessons for all ages and abilities. *School holiday riding programmes and overnight camps onsite. We cover a huge area with our traveling ponies/horses, between Orewa and Hamilton. We take children from ages 3 years+ for riding lessons and adults of course too.... Read more

Inspire your budding Picasso with Young at Arts after school art classes and holiday workshops. Explore different art techniques with exciting and vibrant projects using a variety of mediums. Classes are mainly in Pukekohe or surrounding area during term time, holidays and occasionally weekends. Our classes are for students from 5yrs - 18yrs. We also run specialist workshops for adults. At Young at Art we provide quality skill based tutoring and experience for our students in a wide range of... Read more

Counties Shotokan Karate Association first opened its doors for karate training in 1992, it now has dojo's in Pukekohe, Waiuku, Maraetai, Drury, Hokitika, Alexandra, Rotorua and Whakatane. There is also a Dojo in Sri Lanka that has been a part of the association for two years. Sensei Ray is the chief instructor of the association and has been studying the art of karate for more than 40 years. Sensei Ray is a 7th Dan Black belt in Shotokan karate. Read more

Waiuku Museum was established almost 50 years ago in the old Waiuku Fire Station. Over the years the collection has been maintained by volunteers, and this is still the case. Below is a brief summary of what is available at the museum. We have permanent displays and changing exhibitions of local history. This includes historic buildings on the Tamakae Reserve. The historic buildings include the Second Maioro School, Pollok Cottage and Hartmann House. The museum caters for school and other... Read more

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Music Lessons Online or Pukekohe Auckland - Singing Lessons / Vocal Coaching, Ukulele Lessons, Music Theory, Songwriting, Performance and Confidence Read more

Create Dance Studio is in Waiuku, bringing ballet and the art of dance to local children. Taught by an experienced Royal Academy of Dance Registered Teacher, Kirsty Farrow RAD RTS. She has over a decade of dance and ballet teaching experience. Also studying, teaching and dancing abroad completing her Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies in London. Classes run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during term time at Waiuku War Memorial Hall. Currently available for ages 3 to adult. Please email for... Read more

TASTE OF TERROR R8: For Ages 8 Years & Older Taste of Terror Open every day during school holidays 11am - 4pm Open Saturday 11am – 4pm Term Time A tour of the Spookers Haunted House with 1 in character tour guide, PLUS a self-guided tour of Disturbia in 3D. There are no other actors. The tour consists of some scares, along with a behind the scenes tour, where you will learn some of the secrets of the Spookers experience. We use experienced scare actors who are able to change the level... Read more

We offer: Playgym Classes from 18mths - 5years Recreation & Competitive Gymnastics Classes from 5 years onwards Trampoline Classes Tumbling Classes Parkour Classes Discovery Classes for those with disabilities or special needs. Please visit our website for more information and we look forward to seeing you at the club Read more

All welcome to join us for a hit LADIES - Wednesday mornings from 9.30am MEN - Wednesdays from 2pm LADIES & GENTS - Wednesday evenings all year & Saturdays 11am (Winter Months) A Professional Coaching Team coaches all year round at the club including hotshots during the terms and holiday clinics for the children, cardio and easi tennis for the adults, individual lessons available plus a racket restringing service. Contact Daniel Laity. Read more

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Creative Garden is a community-based Childcare and Early Learning Centre in Waiuku, Auckland, offers the best child care and age appropriate environment to your children aged from 0 to 5 years and also motivate them to learn through play. The aim of our Childcare centre is to provide a better environment where children's and their families feel like a home. For further details, visit our website. Read more

Franklin Basketball began in 2012 with only a few kids and has quickly grown to include over 400 players from around Franklin. Franklin Basketball runs kids basketball programs for kids aged 5 years and up. There are beginner programs through to representative teams. Beginner programs are located in Pukekohe and Waiuku. We also run a secondary schools league for the schools in the Franklin area with 20 teams playing during terms 2 & 3. Check out our website for more information which is updated... Read more

With a goal to be 'the best little club in Auckland', Drury UFC has 35+ years of football history and is growing annually in both membership and resources. We offer Small Whites for 4-8yo and Fantails for girls 5-12yo lead by qualified club coaches, as well as Junior U9-U12, Youth U13-U16 and Senior teams. We're also aligned with Franklin Utd and their Academy. Drury UFC is an ideal choice of club for players of all ages. Please check out our website for information, then get in touch if... Read more

Dance studio based in Pukekohe. We teach a love and enjoyment for dance in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary and adult classes in Burlesque and Aerial Arts (pole, silks). We have exam based and open classes. Qualified NZAMD teachers. Dance groups also available for events. Read more